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What Happened to Tiger TV?
In the past years at Fleetwood Area High School, students and staff have been treated to a weekly news/variety program put together by Mr. Sean Gaston and the TV media students. This year, Gaston decided not to run Tiger TV. “Just talk to some of the junior or seniors that are in TV media 1 and […]
Top Songs of February 2014 an Eclectic Mix
March 27, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The average American listens to three hours of music every day. Music can be inspiring, motivational, or relaxing. Pop music dominates most radio stations. It is difficult to predict which songs will become popular and place highly on the charts. New trends start quickly, and some popular songs can fade out in a matter of […]
High-Paid Athletes Break the Bank
March 26, 2014 by thetigertimes6
As many may know, professional sports are an extremely high-paying industry in the world right now. Many may not know the exact figures earned by the best athletes in the world. The numbers on this list are, quite honestly, unbelievable. Ranking at number ten in the charts is American Quarterback all-star, Peyton Manning. Known by […]
Lasagna Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Are Fun and Easy
March 26, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Grilled cheese sandwiches are great for making you feel better on a cold night. To make things even more interesting, combine them with Mama’s homemade lasagna and make lasagna grilled cheese sandwiches! This recipe makes two sandwiches. For ingredients, you will need to grab four slices of any kind of bread you like, 2 tablespoons […]
2014 MLB Spring Training Underway
March 25, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The 2014 MLB season has started up with spring training underway. Many teams are looking to bounce back after missing out on playoffs in 2013. There are also teams that are predicted to remain at the top of the league. Big teams that should be back on track for the 2014 season after missing the […]
NHL Players in Olympics Spark Controversy
March 25, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Are the 2014 winter Olympic games the last time we will see NHL players in the Olympics? Players from the NHL (National Hockey League) have been allowed in the Olympics since 1998, but 2014 may be the last year we will see them in the Olympic Games. Owners of NHL teams have been raising issues […]
Fourth FAHS Shakespeare Field Trip Imminent
March 24, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Fleetwood Area School District has always incorporated reading Shakespeare into its curriculum. Students read “Romeo and Juliet,” “Julius Caesar,” “Macbeth,” and sometimes “The Taming of the Shrew” for a quarter in their English classes. Four years ago, Fleetwood began attending a Shakespeare play in Philadelphia at The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre. If students are interested in attending […]
This Week in History: 25 March to 31 March
March 24, 2014 by thetigertimes6
March 25 31 – First Easter, according to calendar-maker Dionysius Exiguus. 708 – Constantine begins his reign as Catholic Pope. 1821 – Greece gains independence from Turkey. 1965 – Martin Luther King, Jr., leads 25,000 to state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. 1970 – Concorde makes its 1st supersonic flight (700 MPH/1,127 KPH). March 26 1668 […]
Shigo Signs with Penn State
March 21, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Morgan Shigo signed his National Letter of Intent with Penn State University on 10 February, 2014. The ceremony was held in the Fleetwood Area High School Library. He signed the letter at 4:00 p.m. The signing was covered by the Reading Eagle and 69 News. Shigo is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School. He […]
Fill Your Bucket List with These Vacations
March 20, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Many of you may have heard of a bucket list, or maybe you have one of your own. A bucket list is a list of things to do or places to go before you die. There are an abundance of places you might want to check out in your lifetime. Zhangye Danxia landform in Gansu, […]
Russell Wilson to be Two-Sport Athlete?
March 19, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Russell Wilson is a professional quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson played college football for the University of Wisconsin and was picked by the Seahawks with the twelfth pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. Wilson was never seen to be the starting quarterback of a Super Bowl championship-winning team, considering he […]
Real Madrid Shows Promise
March 18, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Real Madrid is highly regarded as one of the best teams ever. The club has incredible history and is looking to keep it going with their talented team. Madrid signed Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently the best player in the world, in 2009 for a world record bid at the time of 94 million pounds. […]
Random Cheese: What Random Cheese Question Should We Ask?
March 17, 2014 by thetigertimes
Senior Antonio Goode: “I’d like to be asked what my favorite hobbies and interests are.” Senior Rachel Clarke: “What would you do with your life if money was a meaningless object?” Senior Patrick Coles: “Would you like to scratch my foot?” Senior Anthony Filippini: “Have you ever been to a Turkish prison?” History Teacher Mrs. […]
FAHS Musicians Attend Counties, Districts, Regionals
March 14, 2014 by thetigertimes6
During the month of December, members of Fleetwood’s band had the opportunity to participate in county band and district band. “It was in Exeter about three weeks ago and I liked it a lot,” Rachel Clarke said. “I’ve been in county band since seventh grade, except my sophomore year. I also know most of the […]
Philly Snowfall Still Pales to Alaska
March 13, 2014 by thetigertimes6
This year has been record breaking for snowfall. Compared to previous years, this is the coldest winter Pennsylvanians have had in quite a few years. Researchers gathered information stating Philadelphia has had a total of 54.8 inches of snow this year so far. According to Philly.com, it has been snowing over 2 inches per hour. […]
U.S. Brings Home the Gold in Sochi
March 12, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The 2014 Olympic Games were held in Sochi, Russia, on 7 February 2014. The United States came home with nine gold medals, seven silver, and twelve bronze. The categories in which America ranked were Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding, Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Bobsled, Skeleton, Ice hockey, Short Track, and Luge. The U.S. took home gold medals […]
2,220 US Soldiers Lost in Afghanistan to Date
March 11, 2014 by thetigertimes6
On 12 February 2014, soldiers were killed in Kapisa Province, east of Kabul, Afghanistan. Specialist John A. Pelham, 22, from Portland, Oregon, and Sergeant First class Roberto C. Skelt, Jr., 41, of York, Florida both died from wounds. This was the second inside attack against coalition forces this year. The gunmen were dressed up as […]
FAHS Girls’ Basketball Goes to States
March 7, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood girls’ basketball team started up their great season with a win against Northern Lehigh. The girls then went on to win three straight before losing to division rivals Berks Catholic. “I knew from the beginning we were going to be a good team, but I knew there were going to be challenges along […]
Olympic Games Not Without Danger
March 6, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The 2014 Winter Olympics began on February 7 in Sochi, Russia. While it is entertaining to watch which country can bring home the gold, many do not realize how dangerous these sports could be. The top three most dangerous winter Olympics sports are the Luge, Bobsled, and Skeleton. These events are the most dangerous because […]
Fleetwood Excels at Science Olympiad
March 5, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Science Olympiad has been around for 30 years and is still going strong. It has 7,000 teams in all 50 states, with 16,000 schools involved in Science Olympiad throughout the country. Each team is allowed to bring 15 members from grades 6-12, but some schools have 75 members on their team. Each year, a portion […]
LeBron Looking to Make History
March 4, 2014 by thetigertimes6
LeBron James was born on 30 December 1984 in Akron, Ohio. James grew up loving basketball and always showed his passion for the sport. In 1999, St. Vincent- St. Mary high school recruited the young prodigy to play for the team. James was a very talented player in high school, helping his team to win […]
Fleetwood Changing Credit Requirements
February 25, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Students of BCTC (Berks Career & Technical Center) over the past few years have had trouble earning the required amount of credits. BCTC students leave for BCTC almost immediately after they arrive at school in the morning. They get back to the Fleetwood Area High School during 5th period and start their classes 6th. Doing […]
Hunter Tomeo: A Portrait of the Snowboarder as a Young Man
February 24, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Hunter Tomeo is a 10th grader at Fleetwood Area High School. He spends most of his time snowboarding at Bear Creek. Hunter has been interested in snowboarding for the past three years. He does not compete as of now but would like to start. Bear Creek holds competitions for snowboarding and skiing. Hunter saw that […]
NFL Reinvents Pro Bowl
February 21, 2014 by thetigertimes6
“This Pro Bowl was exciting to watch this year,” junior Frankie Talarico said. The Pro Bowl was nothing like it was in past years. This year’s Pro Bowl was different. The stars realigned: no more AFC vs. NFC. It is all about giving fans match-ups they have never seen before. “The uniforms were really strange, […]
The Tiger Times 
March 27, 2014 by thetigertimes6
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